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In regards to the idea Mormons played a huge role in building the early Mancos community, it is true many Mormons settled in Webber Canyon. But also at least one settled in Echo Basin. My...
DATE: June 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, it finally happened — the pivot to Asia. No, not the United States. It was Russia that turned East. In Shanghai, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi...
DATE: May 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
In reference to the editorial headlined “Public lands (Journal, May 13): Thank you very much for your thoughtful commentary. Nice to hear a voice of reason. As Woody Guthrie sang, “This land is our...
DATE: May 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
The editorial in the May 13 Journal was quite distressing. Good journalism has been used to educate the people, which is what our society needs in these increasingly difficult times. Good...
DATE: May 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON – It doesn’t inspire great confidence that President Obama, on the day he finally decided to comment about excessive wait times for veterans’ medical appointments, showed up late to read...
DATE: May 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
WASHINGTON — Mass schoolgirl kidnapping in Nigeria — to tweet or not to tweet? Is hashtagging one’s indignation about some outrage abroad an exercise in moral narcissism or a worthy new way of...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
In writing to support our candidate for the sheriffs office, with the primary fast approaching, I am simply expressing my right to free speech. This process speaks volumes about why it’s time for...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I would like to applaud the Cortez City Council for finally, after five years of being asked to take this kind of issue to the people, considering the process. Yes, cannabis is legal in the state...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I would like to applaud the Cortez City Council for finally, after five years of being asked to take marijuana rules to the people, considering the process. Yes, cannabis is legal in the state to...
DATE: May 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
The new ordinance regarding “non-native” endangered species in Montezuma County is emblematic of the unwillingness of people around the world to take responsibility for the health of the ecosystems...
DATE: May 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I find it interesting that it is always someone else’s fault. I am referring to the wrongful death suit being filed against the hospital and the Sheriff’s Office by the family of a Native American...
DATE: May 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
I was dismayed to observe the outrageous conduct of current and past Cortez City Council members, as well as other city representatives, at the sanitation district meeting on April 30. These people...
DATE: May 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor
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